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Art Scavenger Hunt
Paint & Sip
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Join us in celebrating our 10th anniversary with a hybrid community event! With in-person and virtual activities, our beloved community members will have the chance to come together and reflect on our past and look towards the future!
Performances by:
Wild Anacostias (in-person), Emma's Revolution (virtual), Amy K Bormet w/ Kim Bursic (virtual)
Food & Drinks by:
Pizzeria Paradiso, Simple Pleasures Ice, Concession Popcorn & Cotton Candy
Featuring:
Art Sale by our students & teaching artists
Workshops: Handbuilding, Tie-Dye, Paint & Sip (workshops are an extra $10)
Collaborative Mural Art Activity
Art Activities for all ages!
$4000 Goal
$5169
Total Raised
Schedule of Events
Whether you join us in-person or virtually, we've got something just for YOU!
In-Person
1:00 - 5:00 PM - Collaborative Mural Painting, Sidewalk Art, Button Making, Painting Crafts
1:00 - 2:30 PM - Handbuilding Workshop
1:00 - 4:00 PM - Teaching Artists & Students Art Sale
3:00 - 5:00 PM - Tie-Dye Workshop
4:00 - 6:00 PM - Wild Anacostias Performance
6:00 - 7:00 PM - Paint & Sip Workshop
Virtual
1:00 - 1:30 PM - A Word from our Executive Director, Hear from our students!
1:30 - 2:00 PM - Amy K Bormet Musical Performance w/ Artistic Improvisation from Kim Bursic
2:00 - 3:00 PM - Art Scavenger Hunt Zoom Workshop
3:00 - 4:00 PM - Emma's Revolution Musical Performance
4:00 - 4:30 PM - A Word from our Executive Director, Hear from our students! (ICYMI)
6:00 - 7:00 PM - Paint & Sip Zoom Workshop
Musical Performances
Wild Anacostias (in-person)
The Wild Anacostias are a Raucous Merry-Making Multi-Morphous Louisiana-style Party Band! Mardi Gras, Street Parade Brass, Cajun, Zydeco, Funk, & more!
Emma's Revolution (virtual)
"Fervent and heartfelt" ~ The New York Times
Known for fearless, truth-telling lyrics and melodies you can't resist singing, Emma's Revolution is the dynamic, award-winning activist duo of Pat Humphries & Sandy O. The duo are in their 20th year performing together. Emma's Revolution's songs have traveled around the world and have been sung for the Dalai Lama, praised by Pete Seeger and covered by Holly Near.
Amy K Bormet w/ Kim Bursic (virtual)
Amy K Bormet is a pianist, vocalist, and composer, known for her fearless free-wheeling style and dedication to creating new music. To collaborate with and celebrate women musicians, she started the annual Washington Women in Jazz Festival in 2011, directing, financing, and performing in an annual festival and women-focused events throughout the year in the DC area.
Kim Bursic has been a visual artist for over 20 years. Currently living in Washington DC, she has lived in and been inspired by the East Coast cities and locations in the Pacific Northwest. Working in printmaking, book arts, collage, and watercolor; her artwork employs a multitude of layers to depict a "landscape" both real and imagined. She has been invited to exhibit in several solo and group shows, received awards in local art shows, and has participated in over 20 group shows locally and nationally.
In-Person Workshops
Handbuilding Workshop (FULL)
Led by Constance Mattox
1:00 - 2:30 PM | $10
This workshop is designed for all skill levels! You'll be introduced to techniques such as pinch pots and joining slabs as you work towards creating your very own set of windchimes. All clay and tools will be provided!
Tie-Dye Workshop (FULL)
Led by Erin Cassell
3:00 - 4:30 PM | $10
Time to get colorful with Erin Cassell for our 10th year anniversary! Join our community event and learn about different tie-dye techniques & design your very own t-shirt and bandana. All supplies will be provided!
Paint & Sip Workshop (FULL)
Led by Manique Buckmon
6:00 - 7:00 PM | $10
If you love geometric shapes, bold colors, and abstraction, this workshop is PERFECT for you! Our very own Senior Director of Programs, Manique Buckmon, will be leading the workshop. Drawing inspiration from Nigerian Artist Odili Donald Odita's work, we'll dive into explorations of composition, color choices, and of course how to embrace and lean into your own creative style. All materials will be provided!
Virtual Workshops
Art Scavenger Hunt
Led by Sierra Koker
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Join Sierra Koker as she guides you through a fun printable worksheet where you'll discover art, creative patterns, and shapes in the world around you!
Materials Needed:
download and print this worksheet
illustration supplies (i.e. pencils, crayons, paints, etc)
Paint & Sip
Led by Thais Cassel
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Explore painting with Thais Cassel... With a printable painting guide, you'll have a solid starting point in creating something festive & fun!
Materials Needed:
download and print this worksheet
PDF version or PNG version
canvas or watercolor paper
acrylic paint - at least the primary colors but the more the merrier
3 brushes of different sizes
cup of water for the paints
paper towels
drink of your choice
- Over 28,000 children and adults were impacted by our work
- Over 25,000 people took part in our 10,000 Pizzas Project, receiving free pizza and art activities
- Over 2,000 people created art with AWN through virtual programs
- 2 universities engaged their students in direct learning opportunities with AWN
- 3 K-12 schools partnered with AWN
- 15 area organizations and businesses partnered with AWN
- 32 local artists and residents were employed as educators or administrators at AWN
- We had the opportunity to expand our community by engaging arts learners from all over the world, from San Francisco to Italy, through our virtual programs
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